I was sailing today. Singlehanded which is pretty normal for me. Went out to the ocean where the wind forecast was 12-17 knots. In harbor the wind was blowing pretty hard. At least 15. Out in the ocean. No wind at all. So I came … Continue readingFirst Injury
Today was a nice clear day…I decided it would be nice to take the boat out and open up the sails for a bit. It has been on the news that its whale migrating season and quite a few whales have been seen off the … Continue readingWhale!
On the Catalina trip a few weeks ago the #1 battery which is the starting battery started to smoke and heat up. Yup the battery went. It was at least 8 years old according the the previous owner. So it was time to swap it … Continue readingFully Charged!
Wednesday I went out for a sail. It was a bit windy and the water was choppy but it had been over a week since the last sail so I was determined to get to open water. I noticed the boat was not really moving … Continue readingRepairs done! All Systems Go!
Wind was blowing at 25-35 mph. Swells were 15-20 ft. high. It had just rained HARD and was about 50 degrees. It was the BEST sail I have ever had!!!! Let me say that Cuajota is a BLAST in weather. We sailed with just the … Continue readingOH YEAH!!!!! Sail of the year!
Today I set foot on the island of Santa Catalina! Well I didn’t sail there, but the wife and I went over with our friends TJ, KJ, and their 2 kids. KJ and I are going next week as long as the weather isn’t absolutely … Continue readingCatalina Trip!!! OK…Sorta….
So the date is set, March 17th…I’m making my maiden voyage across the channel to the island of Santa Catalina! Ok…its a 26 mile trip…lol and it should be a piece of cake but when I say it like that it sounds like its a … Continue readingPrepping for Catalina!!!!!
This is one that’s not easy to write as it brings up alot of emotions. 3 years ago I lost my Mother to pancreatic cancer. It’s been a rough time since then. 6 months ago I discovered sailing and it’s been one of the best … Continue readingSailing With Cancer
Today was a mixed bag of emotions. Had a BAD day at the dentist and needed to get my mind off of it, so I decided a sail was the perfect way to ease my mind. I left my camera on the boat accidentally on … Continue readingA Day With The Dolphins!
First let me say Merry Christmas to all that have followed me and my journey! I love the positive comments I have gotten and I am actually going to be stepping it up in 2012 with some VERY cool things on the horizon! Now on … Continue readingMerry Christmas! Dolphins or ????